Frijoles Rojos Colombianos (Colombian-Style Red Beans)
Erica Dinho
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 315 kcal
- 1 pound dry red beans soaked overnight
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 scallions diced
- 5 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup of diced and peeled tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon achiote powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups of water
- 4 cups chicken beef or vegetable broth
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Place the onions, scallions, garlic, red pepper, green pepper and tomatoes in the food processor. Process for a couple minutes. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, add the beans, water, broth, carrots and processed vegetables and carrots. Slightly cover and simmer for 1 ½ hours.
Add the achiote powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes more or until the beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 82mgPotassium: 954mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6688IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 5mg